This article explores how organizational cultures shape workplace learning for those learning to be educational leaders. The discussion is illustrated with the data from an ethnographic case study which explored the workplace learning of five school leaders. The findings suggest that workplace boundaries were constructed in response to perceptions…

Examines the characteristics and tenures of some superintendents and lists five suggestions for helping the board and superintendent work constructively together to resolve mutual problems. (Author/IRT)

Lists several techniques the principal can use to appear even busier than he is. (IRT)

Describes the principal characteristic of the most prevalent form of humanistic psychology today, especially as it is found in management circles. Concludes with observations concerning the frustration experienced by managers and others attempting to provide leadership within traditionally dehumanized organizations. (LLL)

A retired superintendent gives a 15-point answer to why he stayed on his job and how it was possible. (Author/IRT)

Satirical approach to the question of how to succeed in educational administration--how to climb the promotion ladder. (JS)

The development of refrigeration techniques in England and the role of W.B. Hardy in that development. (HS)

A co-principal leadership model, where two individuals serve in one leadership position, is considered a special case of distributing leadership (Gronn & Hamilton, 2004). The co-principal leadership model has been suggested as an alternative organizational form that re-structures the role of the principal by enhancing the positive aspects of…

This dissertation addresses the negative way that blacks are viewed in mainstream society and how that image affects black educational leaders. Race has been historically used to subordinate blacks in the United States, and research suggests that a key factor in this subordination has been the systematic withdrawal of educational opportunities and…

George Theoharis draws on the experiences and words of successful public school principals committed to advancing equity, social justice, and school reform to show why social justice leadership is needed and how it can be effective. Although facing tremendous barriers, these principals made important strides toward closing the achievement gap in…

The purpose of this research was to explore the paths taken by individuals who hold administrative positions in post-secondary honors education programs. The research sought common professional and educational experiences that current honors education program administrators believe prepared them for the position. This study included the…

The struggle of high-poverty schools for survival is well documented. Some have overcome poverty-related odds and performed exceptionally well, prompting the following research question: What elements constitute a profile of effective leadership in high-poverty schools? Investigations conducted at six successful high-poverty schools revealed the…